FAQ – Frequently asked Questions

A Vietnam Detox fasting reset retreat is a small-group Buchinger fasting program in Vietnam designed for generally healthy adults. It combines structured therapeutic fasting, gentle movement, rest, education and guided refeeding to support metabolic reset, sustainable lifestyle change and preventive health, rather than short-term detox effects.

No. Our fasting reset retreats are preventive wellness programs, not medical treatments. We are not doctors and do not offer medically supervised fasting for acute or chronic disease. Guests with serious medical conditions should choose a clinical fasting program with full medical supervision.

Our retreats are ideal for adults aged roughly 25–65 who are generally healthy and want to:
– reset metabolism and eating habits
– support healthy weight regulation
– improve energy, digestion and mental clarity
– invest in preventive health before illness develops

Many “detox retreats” focus on short-term cleansing; our fasting reset retreat uses the Buchinger method to trigger deeper metabolic transformation and long-term habit change, with education and structured refeeding.

A Vietnam Detox fasting reset retreat is a small-group Buchinger fasting program in Vietnam designed for generally healthy adults. It combines structured therapeutic fasting, gentle movement, rest, education and guided refeeding to support metabolic reset, sustainable lifestyle change and preventive health, rather than short-term detox effects. read more: What are the benefits of fasting?

Buchinger fasting is a medically developed therapeutic fasting method that uses vegetable broths, organic juices, herbal teas, water, and rest to activate autophagy, improve metabolic health, and support the body and mind.

Before confirmation, we review your health background, then during the retreat, we monitor blood pressure, weight and well-being, adjust activity and support and stay within preventive fasting guidelines for generally healthy guests.

Many guests experience healthy weight loss as a result of the metabolic transformation during the fasting retreat, but our primary focus is long-term health reset rather than fast cosmetic weight loss.

Groups are intentionally small so that we can offer individual attention, safe fasting guidance and a boutique, artisanal retreat experience instead of a large-volume wellness resort.

Most guests report better sleep, lighter body feeling, improved digestion, reset eating habits, weight reduction and a clearer understanding of how to care for their health at home, but results vary by person.

Retreats are conducted in English, with Vietnamese interpretation as needed, so Vietnamese and international guests can follow all instructions, talks, and health consultations.

Vietnamese guests can fully participate with Vietnamese translation, but international guests should be able to follow the retreat in English to get full value from the fasting program and education.

If a group of 8–10 German-speaking guests books together we can offer a Buchinger fasting retreat in German, and our website will gradually add German information as demand grows.

We currently run fasting reset retreats in carefully selected wellness locations around Hue, Hoi An and Yen Tu, often in partnership with resorts that offer unique wellness concepts and facilities.

A typical Buchinger fasting reset includes a carefully crafted fasting schedule, gentle yoga and movement, mindful walks, liver compresses, optional hydrotherapy or onsen sessions, education sessions and a guided refeeding phase.

You first complete an online booking form and pay a deposit to secure your place; then we schedule a retreat preparation and health consultation call to confirm fasting suitability and clarify any medical questions before your arrival.

Deposits are standard in the retreat industry and allow us to reserve your place; our retreat preparation call then ensures your safety, and we use clear cancellation policies so guests feel protected.

Our cancellation policy specifies how far in advance you can cancel or move dates, how much of the fasting retreat fee is refundable and in which cases we offer credit; details are shown on the booking page and confirmation email.

Retreat prices depend on location, room type and length of stay; program fees cover the Buchinger fasting retreat, activities and guidance, while accommodation and fasting provisions are paid to the partner venue.

Yes, between group programs we offer bespoke private fasting retreats, typically starting from about VND 20,000,000 per day for our services plus accommodation and fasting provisions at the chosen hotel or venue.

Many guests use medication; during the retreat preparation call we review your medicines and may ask you to consult your doctor to confirm whether preventive therapeutic fasting is appropriate and how to adjust doses if necessary.

If you live with a serious illness such as insulin-dependent diabetes, active cancer or advanced organ disease, you need a medically supervised fasting clinic; our retreat is not designed for the treatment of complex disease.

Yes, we offer structured follow-up emails and optional wellness coaching so you can integrate what you learned about fasting, nutrition and lifestyle into daily life after you return home.

Many guests return annually or every 1–2 years for a deeper reset, especially when they notice their lifestyle habits drifting again. Each retreat has a specific theme and focus, so returning guests often learn new tools, perspectives and practices every time they join. They come back because they enjoyed the atmosphere, felt safe and supported, and genuinely valued the physical and emotional changes they experienced during their previous Vietnam Detox retreats. Our aim is still that you become independent and use what you learned to maintain healthy routines at home between retreats, using a return visit as an intentional boost rather than a dependency.

Vietnam Detox has been running Buchinger fasting retreats in Vietnam since 2016, with strong Google and TripAdvisor reviews, transparent communication and clear boundaries between preventive fasting and medical treatment.

Yes, we partner with selected wellness resorts and hot spring or onsen locations in Vietnam so guests can combine Buchinger fasting with high-quality spa and nature experiences.

ou can find guest experiences and ratings on our Google Business Profile, TripAdvisor listing and selected retreat partner platforms that feature our Buchinger fasting retreats in Vietnam.